isola
island
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈi.zo.la/
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Cultural Note
Italy has over 800 islands, though only about 80 are inhabited. The two largest, Sicily and Sardinia, are also the two largest islands in the Mediterranean. Smaller gems include Capri, Ischia, the Aeolian Islands, and Elba (where Napoleon was exiled). Each island has its own distinct culture, dialect, and cuisine.
📝 Example Sentences
La Sicilia è l'isola più grande del Mediterraneo.
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean.
Abbiamo visitato l'isola di Capri.
We visited the island of Capri.
Le isole Eolie sono di origine vulcanica.
The Aeolian Islands are of volcanic origin.